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How to get fromGold Coast to Kurandaby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast to Kuranda by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    4h 58m
    $252–752

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    29h 46m
    $190–6,528

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    33h 19m
    $285–421

  4. Drive 1,780.4 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Kurandacar car 1,780.4 km
    21h 11m
    $317–458

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    6h 21m
    $270–828

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    34h 47m
    $300–728

Gold Coast to Kuranda by tram, train, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration29h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,536.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Kuranda, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Kuranda via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns in around 29h 46m.

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